Notice Information
Notice Title
Transportation and Travel Services for Health
Notice Description
NHS Shared Business Services act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework/Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) has put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Transportation and Travel Services for Health and related Goods and Services for Healthcare to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. Approved Organisations are NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) or any combined authority, integrated care board, local authority, NHS England, NHS foundation trust, NHS trust or any other body listed as a "relevant authority" in the National Health Service Act 2006, which the Authority authorises to use the resulting Framework. These organisations, for the purpose being a principal to the framework agreement under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations are identifiable on the list of Approved Organisations and may be added to from time to time. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ The framework includes: Lot 1 - High Dependency Transport Lot 2 - Specialist Vehicle Transport Lot 2a - Bariatric Transport Lot 2b - Secure Mental Health Transport Lot 2c - Paediatric and Neonatal Transport Lot 2d - Palliative and End of Life Transport Lot 2e - Sitting and Wheelchair Transport Lot 2f - Stretcher Vehicle Transport Lot 3 - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Managed Service Lot 4 - Transportation Marketplace
Lot Information
High Dependency Transport
A framework that allows NHS organisations and other public sector bodies to purchase Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services.
Options: 2 optional 12-month extension opportunities, taking the Contract End potentially to 31/08/2029. Under the Provider Selection Regime, the Authority reserves the right to reopen the competition up to four times to new bidders at any time throughout the lifecycle of this Framework. Reopening will be advertised as required under PSR legislation and conducted via our sourcing portal using the same evaluation criteria for all bidder submissions.
Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS)This lot will deliver a sufficient booking system and the ability to dispatch vehicles covering a variety of mobility from walking patients to wheelchairs and stretchers. Suppliers must be CQC registered. Additional information: Award Criteria Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50% Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20% Commercial (Price) - Weighting: 30%
Non-Emergency Patient Transport Managed ServiceProviders awarded onto this lot must have the ability to cover and manage all the scope of Lots 1 and 2: * High Dependency Transport * Bariatric Transport * Secure Mental Health Transport * Paediatric and Neonatal Transport * Palliative and End of Life Transport * Sitting and Wheelchair Accessible Transport * Stretcher Vehicle Transport Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
Options: 2 optional 12-month extension opportunities, taking the Contract End potentially to 31/08/2029.
Non-Emergency Patient Transport Managed ServiceProviders awarded onto this lot must provide an online cloud-based platform for Contracting Authorities to book and manage their transportation services, including but not limited to Patient Transport Services (as per Lots 1-3). The awarded provider must have a supply chain of transportation providers that can fulfil the above requirements. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
Options: 2 optional 12-month extension opportunities, taking the Contract End potentially to 31/08/2029.
Taxi ServicesThis lot will deliver a nationwide taxi service for patient transport and NHS staff transport where relevant. The service will include cars and minibuses and trained drivers who can assist passengers. Additional information: Award Criteria Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50% Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20% Commercial (Price) - Weighting: 30%
Corporate TravelThis lot will deliver a platform for contracting authorities to book and manage their corporate travel requirements including rail, hotel, and conference management. Additional information: Award Criteria Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50% Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20% Commercial (Price) - Weighting: 30%
Bariatric TransportBariatric Transport refers to the short or long-distance transportation of bariatric patients. A bariatric patient (larger person) can be defined as anyone regardless of age, who has limitations in health and social care due to their weight, physical size, shape, width, health, mobility. Bariatric transportation providers are typically required to have two ambulance care assistants, who must be certified in first aid through an Accredited Ambulance Care Assistant Course, with a regulated body. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
Options: 2 optional 12-month extension opportunities, taking the Contract End potentially to 31/08/2029.
Secure Mental Health TransportSecure Mental Health transport relates to safe transportation of mental health patients. It is anticipated that patients may present with complex presentations i.e. physically violent, aggressive, and detained under a section of the Mental Health Act. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
Options: 2 optional 12-month extension opportunities, taking the Contract End potentially to 31/08/2029.
Paediatric and Neonatal TransportPaediatric and Neonatal transport is defined as the specialised transportation of critically unwell children and infants. It is foreseen that this service will include: * Out of hospital care * Emergency retrievals * Planned transfers/repatriation Bidders are typically required to have two ambulance care assistants, who must be certified in first aid through an Accredited Ambulance Care Assistant Course. Blue lights may be required due to the nature of referrals. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
Options: 2 optional 12-month extension opportunities, taking the Contract End potentially to 31/08/2029.
Palliative and End of Life TransportPalliative and End of Life transport refers to the specialised transport of patients who are nearing the end of their life or require palliative care during transport. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
Options: 2 optional 12-month extension opportunities, taking the Contract End potentially to 31/08/2029.
Sitting and Wheelchair TransportSitting and Wheelchair Accessible Ambulances are designed for patients who can sit upright or use a wheelchair. This service is required to have one or two members of staff. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
Options: 2 optional 12-month extension opportunities, taking the Contract End potentially to 31/08/2029.
Stretcher Vehicle TransportStretcher Vehicle Transport is designed for patients who are unable to sit up or require lying down during Transport. Generally, it is required to have two ambulance care assistants, who must be certified in first aid through an Accredited Ambulance Care Assistant Course, with a regulated body. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
Options: 2 optional 12-month extension opportunities, taking the Contract End potentially to 31/08/2029.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-0452d3
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059289-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Planning Notice
- Procurement Type
- Dynamic, Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Large, SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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- CPV Codes
60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
63516000 - Travel management services
79997000 - Business travel services
85143000 - Ambulance services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £1,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £1,937,500,000 £1B-£10B
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 24 Sep 202511 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 10 Jan 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 1 Oct 2024Expired
- Award Date
- 20 May 20251 years ago
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Cancelled, Planned
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- NHS Shared Business Services Limited
- Additional Buyers
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
- Postcode
- HP2 7AH
- Postcode Area
- Hemel Hempstead
- Country
- England
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLH East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
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- Local Authority
- Dacorum
- Electoral Ward
- Adeyfield East
- Westminster Constituency
- Hemel Hempstead
Supplier Information
- Number of Suppliers
- 33
- Supplier Names
ADVANCE MEDICAL TRANSPORT SERVICES LIMITED
Ambutech Pre-Hospital Care Ltd
CIPHER MEDICAL CONSULTANCY LIMITED
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
East of England Ambulance Service
Elite Medical and Ambulance Services Ltd
Emergency Doctors Medical Services Ltd
Full list of successful suppliers is available on Contracts Finder
G4S Care And Justice Services (UK) Limited
HEALTH CONNECTIONS PTS LIMITED
Health Transportation Group UK Limited
Further Information
Notice URLs
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